Donald Trump's suggested disengagement from protecting European allies raises concerns, particularly as Ukraine battles against Russian invasion. European leaders face growing economic strains and must address defense funding gaps traditionally filled by the US. Ukrainian President Zelensky called for stronger European armed forces at the Munich Security Conference, while Ireland approved a record defense budget increase to €1.5 billion. Despite this effort, Ireland's defense spending remains among the lowest in Europe, and ongoing recruitment challenges threaten its ability to contribute to peacekeeping in potential buffer zones between Ukraine and Russia.
Irish leaders recently approved the largest increase in defence spending in history, with a budget of €1.5bn aiming to bolster the Defence Forces.
Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized the need for Europe to build strong armed forces in response to ongoing threats, particularly from Russia.
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